Mike Potts (baseball)

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13 innings. He had an ERA of 7.15 and a record of 1–2. He played his final big league game on July 15, 1996. Potts also appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, going 0–1 with a 6.75 ERA.

After leaving baseball, Potts started a career in law enforcement, first with the Durham County, North Carolina Sheriff's Office, then later the North Carolina Highway Patrol. [1]

On February 18, 2013, Potts was shot in the face, hand, and shoulder on U.S. Highway 70 in Durham, North Carolina during a traffic stop. Trooper Potts survived the shooting. The shooter was arrested February 19, and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. [2]

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References

  1. "Before career in law enforcement, Potts played with Bulls, major leagues". Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  2. Trooper laughing, joking after being shot; Vermont man charged
Mike Potts
Pitcher
Born: (1970-09-05) September 5, 1970 (age 52)
Langdale, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 6, 1996, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
July 15, 1996, for the Milwaukee Brewers